Author: Editorial team
DUBAI, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced Dubai’s ambitious 2026-27 promotional roadmap, highlighting the city’s integrated approach to retail, tourism, hospitality and entertainment, during a high-level forum hosted on Monday by IBPC Dubai. The expanded calendar includes the launch of a dedicated 10-day Electronics Festival in April 2027, following industry feedback calling for a platform similar to GITEX Shopper. This reflects Dubai’s strategy to strengthen its position as a leading global destination for shopping, tourism and entertainment, while supporting the growth of the retail sector through year-round events and innovative experiences. The…
ABU DHABI/TIVAT, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar and Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), Montenegro’s national power utility, have advanced their strategic partnership into project execution with agreements covering 150 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity and the potential development of over 400MW of pumped hydro energy storage. The agreements represent the first projects to be progressed through the 50/50 joint venture to be established by Masdar and EPCG after the Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) signing in April 2026. The joint venture is targeting up to 2 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity in Montenegro,…
The European Commission has found TikTok‘s new child safety measures wanting after a preliminary examination as part of the wider regulatory movement. The initial results of a formal probe into potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) show TikTok is falling short of the required standards. The EC explained a public-access setting means child accounts can still be viewed by all kinds of people whether they use the social media platform or not. Another risk involves the content of 16- and 17-year-olds, which the EC found can be featured in recommendations to other users, presenting the risk of “unwanted…
NEW YORK, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Tech giant Apple regained its crown as the world’s most valuable company on Monday, edging past chipmaker Nvidia. Apple’s market value climbed to about $4.94 trillion, topping Nvidia’s roughly $4.83 trillion. Investors have increasingly viewed Apple’s restrained capital spending as a strength, especially compared with rivals committing tens of billions of dollars to new artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. While companies such as Alphabet and Tesla have stepped up spending to support AI data centres, robotaxis and robotics, Apple has cut capital expenditures over the past three quarters even as it continues to expand…
ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 5th Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), hosted by ADGM on Al Maryah Island, will take place from 7th-10th December 2026 under the theme “The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships”. The 5th ADFW will bring together more than 800 speakers, alongside leading investors, executives from major financial institutions, policymakers and financial industry leaders from around the world, to exchange insights on the future of finance, global capital…
For Salem Al Hashemi, the journey around the world’s biggest marathons began with curiosity rather than ambition. When his brother persuaded him to enter a 10km race in Abu Dhabi during the Covid-19 pandemic, the civil engineer and former footballer wasn’t even sure he could finish the distance. Today, after years of balancing work, family life and up to 100km of training each week, he has completed every race in the expanded Abbott World Marathon Majors series, taking him from the streets of Abu Dhabi to some of the world’s most iconic marathon courses. “I just wanted to know if…
Google upgrades iPhone switching tool. Source: Tahawul Tech
SHARJAH, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in Sharjah, and American University of Sharjah (AUS) have signed a four-year scholarship agreement to fund undergraduate scholarships, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing educational access and strengthening Sharjah’s position as a leading hub for higher education and research. Under the agreement, Alef Group will fund full-time undergraduate scholarships over a four-year period, starting from Fall 2026. The program is designed to support academically qualified students demonstrating financial need and/or exceptional academic performance, with scholarships covering tuition and lab fees through a dedicated university-administered fund. The scholarships…
As grape harvest season gets under way in Ras Al Khaimah’s mountainous Asimah region, a local farmer says demand for Emirati grape seedlings has surged tenfold over the years, with his nursery now producing more than 10,000 local grape seedlings each season to meet growing interest in cultivating traditional varieties. Marwan Saif Rashid Al Mazrouei, from Asimah, a scenic mountainous and agricultural area in the southern part of Ras Al Khaimah located about 90 kilometers from Ras Al Khaimah city, said this year’s grape harvest began in May and continued through June, with the season largely determined by temperatures. “The…
ABU DHABI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) and Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, hosted the first MZN Hub71 Demo Day, bringing together the inaugural cohort of 17 Emirati founders, who presented startups developed through the three-month programme. The MZN Hub71 programme Demo Day took place at MZN Hub Al Ain, bringing together investors, ecosystem partners and government stakeholders as founders presented ventures across AI, HealthTech, ClimateTech, FinTech and AgriTech before a judging panel comprising representatives from Khalifa Fund and Hub71. Following the competition, the top three startups were awarded in-kind support packages valued…